Sholay
The biggest bollywood film - EVER!!! Ran for 5 years at the cinema in it's initial run, had to be taken off when Shaan came out.
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Sholay
on DVD
(1975)
Starring: Sanjeev Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan
Director: Ramesh Sippy
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Sholay tells the story of Jai (Amitabh Bachchan) and Veeru (Dharmendra), two small time crooks called in by Thakur Baldev Singh (Sanjeev Kumar) to fight the tyranny of Gabbar Singh (Amjad Khan). It tells of a village who realise that non-violence does not mean cowardice as they stand up to terror ..read more »
78%
from 2,170 members
Deewaar
The best actiing of his early career, the best stoyline of it's time. Dark very good drama.
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Deewaar
on DVD
(1975)
Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Nirupa Roy
Director: Yash Chopra
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Two sons are brought up by their mother, when their father abandons them. One son becomes a successful underworld figure so he can provide his mother with the luxuries she never had while she raised them. But the other son decides to become a policeman splitting the family apart...
69%
from 479 members
Naseeb
All Manmohan Desai films were pure fun, for all the family, this was the best story, crime thirller with romance. One of Amitabh's most memoryable characters.
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Naseeb
on DVD
(1981)
Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Rishi Kapoor
Director: Manmohan Desai
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Bollywood drama
69%
from 498 members
Don
Simply genius. Amitabh best 'negative' character. Full-on action with no letting up. So good, they did a re-make in 2006.
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Don
on DVD
(1978)
Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Zeenat Aman, Pran
Director: Chandra Barot
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When a ruthless Don is killed, the police are concerned that his replacement will avenge his death. A cunning plan is concocted, then, whereby Vijay, a look-alike of the previous Don, steps in as a replacement...
71%
from 844 members
Sarkar
The best from his '2nd phase' of his career. Very loosly based on the Godfather (one of his favourite films), Amitabh completely nails it as the 'don'.
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Sarkar
on DVD
(2004)
Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan
Director: Ram Gopal Varma
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Tells the story of Priyamvada Veer Pratap Singh, who is caught in the tension between caring for the needs of her family and taking part in political power games.
67%
from 1,782 member
Shaan
The nearest Bollywood has ever come to 'James Bond'. Guns, Girls and Gadget with lost of comedy along the way. (From the team of Sholay).
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Shaan
on DVD
(1980)
Starring: Shashi Kapoor, Parveen Babi, Amitabh Bachchan
Director: Ramesh Sippy
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DSP Shiv Kumar (Sunil Dutt) is a diligent and honest police officer in Bombay, India. He lives with his wife (Raakhee), a son, and two wayward brothers, Ravi (Shashi Kapoor), and Vijay (Amitabh Bachchan), who are con-men, and will do anything for a quick buck. But when Shiv Kumar is killed his two ..read more »
74%
from 63 members
Namak Halaal
Ask a true Bollywood fan to name the best comedy of the 80's from India, this IS it. Amitabh has never been funnier.
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Namak Halaal
on DVD
(1982)
Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Waheeda Rehman
Director: Prakash Mehra
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Amitabh Bachchan heads up the cast of this country-boy-in-the-city comedy. NAMAK HALAAL also features Shashi Kapoor, Waheeda Rehman, and other well known stars of Indian cinema.
68%
from 326 members
Kaalia
All his trademarks are here, comedy, drama, romace, and silly but fun action (note the car demolition scene).
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Kaalia
on DVD
(1981)
Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Parveen Babi, Amjad Khan
Director: Tinnu Anand
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When his simple life is shattered by the evil Shahani, Kaalia seeks revenge. This causes him to clash with Inspector Raghubir and he ends up in jail, where he becomes a hardened criminal.
64%
from 280 members
Satte Pe Satta
Completley foolish, but a close run for 'the best Amitabh comedy'. Loosley based on 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'.
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Satte Pe Satta
on DVD
(1982)
Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Amjad Khan
Director: Raj N. Sippy
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Ravi, as the eldest of six brothers, is something of a role model. When he marries a nurse after a love affair, his siblings are keen to follow in his footsteps.
71%
from 574 members
Desh Premee
Another Manmohan Desai film, deservdly makes the Top 10, providing two Amitabhs in a double role, so twice the fun.
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Desh Premee
on DVD
(1982)
Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Pem Nath
Director: Manmohan Desai
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Desh Premi is a patriotic movie about Master Dinanath and his family. Soon after India's independence, people's love for their country seemed to diminish and the corruption replaced honesty. People formed different ethnic neighborhoods based on cast. In the midst of this chaos Master Dinanath tries ..read more »
71%
from 29 members
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